Schedule for our Annual Yellowstone Photography Symposium in West Yellowstone in May 2022
We are so excited to have you join us this year in West Yellowstone for the return of the Annual Greater Yellowstone Photography Symposium. Among our variety of instructors & vendors who will be in attendance this year, we are very happy to welcome back, Chas Glatzer, Canon Explorer Of Light to the Symposium. Chas is a very gifted photographer, teacher, & inspirational power house! Below you will find our current schedule for the Symposium along with links to downloadable / printable versions for your own use.
West Yellowstone - May 9th - 14th, 2022 Monday: May 9th
Registration opens at 8am - 9:15am in the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone Hotel Ball Room
Registration: 8am-9:15am – Join us at the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone just outside the Geyser Ball Room in the hotel. We'll get you signed in with a name tag and welcome packet.
Session 1: Rediscovering the Passion of Photography - 9:45am-10:45am
Panel of Instructors
Getting started by rediscovering a renewed outlook on the possibilities of why we do what we do and why it's so important.
Session 2: Photography Skill Set Refresher - PART 1 - 11:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Christopher Balmer
Skills and technique for capturing the best images in camera. This class will include highlights from Christopher's arsenal of learning that instruct both beginner to advanced photographers on exposure, shooting technique and methodology of photography, whether utilizing DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
Lunch Break 12:30pm-2:00pm
There are plenty of area restaurants worth visiting for the lunch break within walking distance. Also, the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone has "The Branch" Restaurant that is located centrally within the hotel for those who would like to grab lunch, dinner or simply stop in for a refreshment. See below for our list of recommended eating establishments.
Session 3: Photography Skill Set Refresher - PART 2 - 2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Christopher Balmer
Skills and technique for capturing the best images in camera. This class will include highlights from Christopher's arsenal of learning that instruct both beginner to advanced photographers on exposure, shooting technique and methodology of photography, whether utilizing DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
Session 4: Digiscoping: Getting Close From Far Away - 4:15pm-5:30pm
Instructor: Harold Klein
Utilizing Digiscopes with Spotting scopes. Learn how to get close up, even if the wildlife is too distant for most camera lenses to reach. Harold Klein will be instructing on the use of spotting scopes paired with a simple digiscope adapter. Learn how even with a cell phone you can obtain great video or stills from wildlife that is generally out of reach with most of our wildlife lens options.
Tuesday: May 10th
Optional: PARK TOUR: $159 Canyon / Hayden Valley / Lower Geyser Basin as time permits
Leaving at 6am from Three Bear Lodge - Return by or before 3pm. Space is Limited.
Call Perfect Light Camera (208) 523-6789 to reserve & pay for your spot.
ALL OPTIONAL PARK TOURS ARE FILLED!
Session 1: Landscape Photography - 8:30am-10:00am
Instructor: Kevin Odette
Learn how to capture beautiful landscape photographs in camera by understanding proper shooting technique, elements of composition, metering techniques for varied lighting conditions, how to sharpen your focus, usage of filters and obtaining image quality for stunning prints.
Session 2: Wildlife: ART of Nature Photography - 10:30am-12:30pm
Instructor: Christopher Balmer
Learn elements and skills necessary to capture stunning wildlife images. We'll cover the compositional elements required to set your photography apart. Settings and practices to photograph nature in any situation.
Lunch Break 12:30pm-2:00pm
Session 3: Gear Talk: What's Up With Nikon - 2:00pm-3:50pm
Instructor: NIKON's Jeff Mitchell
Join NIKON's Jeff Mitchell for a revealing talk about Nikon's latest gear and upcoming innovations.
Session 4: Digiscoping: Getting Close From Far Away - 4:15pm-5:30pm
Instructor: Adam Brubaker
Learn elements and the techniques and skills necessary to capture images of birds in flight. Learn from wildlife photographer and guide, Adam Brubaker as he takes you through the steps to improve your captures. You don't have to be a "birder" to join us.
Wednesday: May 11th
Optional: PARK TOUR: $159 Canyon / Hayden Valley / Lower Geyser Basin as time permits
Leaving at 6am from Three Bear Lodge - Return by or before 3pm. Space is Limited.
Call Perfect Light Camera (208) 523-6789 to reserve & pay for your spot.
ALL OPTIONAL PARK TOURS ARE FILLED!
Session 1: Creating Efficiency & Consistency - 8:30am-10:30am
Instructor: Christopher Balmer
Learn elements and skills necessary to become much greater in the efficiency and consistency of your photographic skills.
Learn the techniques that Christopher Balmer has implemented in his own career of photography to become much faster and even more precise in obtaining images in-camera ahead of the crowd.
Session 2: Light Your World - 11:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: NIKON's Jeff Mitchell